About Upstart
Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.
Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!
The Team
Upstart’s Loan Servicing Compliance team plays a critical role in mitigating risk and protecting Upstart’s growth and success. As a Loan Servicing Compliance Manager at Upstart, you will have a tremendous impact on this critical team. Someone that is successful in this role will be a ‘Go Getter’ by partnering in change, re-defining policies and improving practices. You’ll develop relationships of trust within the organization so that your role is a value add for the business unit. Your relevant skills and expertise will be an integral part of the discussion when addressing ways to further enhance the Compliance Management Systems and programs at Upstart. If you have previous compliance management experience and share our passion for consumer protection this could be the role for you.
Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.
Travel Requirements - As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. This team meets once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Coordinate with operations and product teams to design new controls and enhance existing controls.
- Work with business stakeholders to craft compliance guidance, procedures and job aids that comply with regulations and implemented policies.
- Partner with operations teams to drive efficiency, identify opportunities to improve processes, and build remediation plans where appropriate to resolve issues.
- Review third party vendor engagements for compliance with policies and procedures.
- Develop and deliver role based training to servicing teams.
- Monitor servicing activities for regulatory risks, develop Compliance KRIs, and report potential risks to senior management.
- Support organizational change management by acting as an internal project manager for the compliance team on strategic initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in secured and unsecured loan servicing compliance, risk management or regulatory law
- Preferred qualifications:
- A deep understanding of federal and state consumer lending rules regulations (e.g., FDCPA, FCRA, EFTA, UDAAP, SCRA, TILA, Reg X, TCPA, NACHA, PCI DSS)
- Superior communication, organization, project management, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with competing interests
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work well under pressure and a strong sense of personal accountability and ownership
- Strong commitment to ethics and exercises good judgment
- Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and situations
- Flexibility and willingness to learn and take on new evolving responsibilities
- JD, CRCM, or other Compliance Certifications a plus
What you'll love:
- Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
- Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
- Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
- Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
- Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
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At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$137,500—$190,600 USD
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected]
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What We Do
Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace, connecting millions of consumers to more than 100 banks and credit unions that leverage Upstart’s AI models and cloud applications to deliver superior credit products. With Upstart's AI, lenders can approve more borrowers at lower rates across races, ages, and genders, while delivering the exceptional digital-first experience customers demand. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly, with zero documentation to upload. Founded in 2012, Upstart’s platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar “relief” loans.
If you are energized by the impact you think you could make at Upstart, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Work With Us
Connection to our mission creates a special environment where people feel passionately about the impact they make in the world. Upstart is fast-paced, and we encourage ownership at all levels of the organization. As a result, culture at Upstart is driven by Upstarters. Upstarters are proactive, talented, multi-dimensional and collaborative.
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Employees work remotely.
Upstart has a digital-first model enabling most Upstarters can live and work anywhere in the U.S. We also offer in-person options from our office locations in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.
